“Tough little tyke”
I purchased this wet-dry vac to clear water out of our basement following a massive flood we had here in 2006. We had about 3" of water on the floor, and this was the very last vac available at our store (and we were the last ones in the region to still have any!). It worked like a charm, sucking water quickly and effortlessly.
I do recommend a few things: the hepa filter that's treated with teflon is a must. It's got great filtration and doesn't have to be removed for wet pick-up. Also, the noise/air diffuser that goes on the exhaust port makes a big difference with noise and keeping dust from flying everywhere for dry pick-up. The extensions and hose handle also make using the vac much more comfortable, which is no small thing, especially when cleaning up large jobs.
If you're going to be doing a lot of wet pick-up, I also recommend the optional pump (16592) that can attach to the opening at the bottom. It can keep you from having to constantly empty the tank.
I whole-heartedly recommend this vac.
NOTE: The reviewer indicated that they are an employee of Craftsman 9 gal. Wet-Dry Vac, Tank Style, 4.0 Peak hp.
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